Mammo Technologist

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist at the Imaging Center in Rochester, NY. The role involves performing screening and diagnostic mammograms, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient comfort under radiologist supervision.

Requirements include an ARRT certification, a NYS license or eligibility, and a two-year radiologic technology degree. Per diem schedule, on-site at Imaging POB 1561 Long Pond Road location, with flexible M-F hours.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree in Radiologic Technologist in Applied Science or equivalent.
• NYS license in Radiologic Technology or permit with licensure within six months of employment.
• ARRT-R certification required within six months of employment; ARRT-M certification preferred within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation of exams using RIS/PACS and inpatient charts.
• Perform screening and diagnostic mammographic procedures as required.
• Monitor image quality to meet ACR standards.
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly and safe for patients.
• Perform Mammography QA activities under supervision.
• Follow department protocols for all exams and safety procedures.
• Assist and train imaging team members as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Software applications

Radiologic technologist experience

ARRT-M mammography

RIS/PACS

Education

Two-year radiologic technology degree or equivalent

Tools

RIS/PACS

Mammography QA equipment

Job description

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Imaging Center - Imaging POB 1561 Long Pond Road, Suite 113, Rochester NY 14626

DEPARTMENT: Diagnostic Imaging

SCHEDULE: As needed; M-F (7:30 am - 5:30 pm)

SUMMARY

As a Mammo Tech, you are to demonstrate excellent customer service, communication skills, and obtain quality positioning and imaging quality studies while providing maximum comfort and safety to patients. Warm and comforting patient care skills are mandatory for these sensitive procedures. Performs screening and diagnostic mammogram examinations and assists the radiologist in performing mammographic procedures. This team member’s role is to obtain images of good diagnostic quality while providing maximum comfort and safety to the patient undergoing these exams.

ATTRIBUTES

• Prior Radiologic Technologist experience.
• ARRT-M Advanced Mammography Certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to work with various software applications.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains accountability for proper documentation of exams and related procedures utilizing the RIS/PACS and inpatient charts as necessary.
• Performs screening, diagnostic, and/or assists in performing mammographic procedures.
• Monitors image quality on a continuous basis to ensure that all image quality is within alignment with the ACR quality standards. (American College of Radiology).
• Monitors equipment for proper performance and functionality.
• Performs daily and periodic Mammography QA activities under the direct supervision of the Mammography QA technologist.
• Performs all exams based on imaging department protocols or protocols the exam with the radiologist.
• Follows policies & procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public, and staff.
• Performs handoff when other team members will be involved with patient care.
• Assists, trains, or cross-trains imaging team members as directed.
• Responsible for pre-work- reviewing studies to ensure readiness prior to the patient’s arrival.
• Cleans, restocks, and prepares rooms on a daily basis.
• Attends hospital and departmental meetings and in-services.
• Practices excellent customer service behaviors.
• Practices radiation safety, adhering to ALARA principles.
• Team members may be asked to work at another RRH imaging location according to staffing needs.
• Assists or rotates to other imaging modalities when required and within the scope of licensure and/or registry.
• Reaches out for assistance when technical issues, including PAC and image transfer, need to be addressed. Works independently with little supervision, assisting interventional mammographic biopsy procedures with the radiologists and/or residents, as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two-year college degree in Radiologic Technologist in Applied Science or equivalent.
• Required Licensure/Certification Skills: NYS license in Radiologic Technology OR must hold a NYS permit and obtain licensure within six months of employment.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification (ARRT-R) is required within six months of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• RTC - Radiologic Technologist certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• RT(R) - Registered Radiologic Technologist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $29.50 - $42.50